Coastal Community Foundation

06/05/2026

After 25 years and more than $28 million invested in the community, The Beaufort Fund will now be known as The Four County Fund.

06/03/2026

In a coastal region where hurricanes can quickly upend daily life, preparation must begin long before a storm arrives. In those moments, families need reliable access to food, shelter, transportation, supplies and trusted information.

For ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families, one storm can quickly deepen financial pressure and make recovery harder when emergency savings are already out of reach.

We're proud to share we've received an $80,000 grant from Coastal Community Foundation to launch a coordinated disaster preparedness, response and long-term recovery effort in Charleston County. The funding supports the creation of a full-time VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) Manager position, helping to bring local organizations and government agencies together to ensure communities recieve the right support at the right time.

Thank you, Coastal Community Foundation, for your generous support that helps our community prepare for disasters, respond quickly when needs arise and guide families through recovery.

Read more at TUW.org/Disaster-Prep-Grant

06/01/2026

Two Hampton County High School graduates are heading into the summer knowing college tuition is covered, thanks to the Marcia and Johnny Wood Scholarship at Coastal Community Foundation.

This is the largest scholarship program at CCF and is only available to Hampton County students. Jimiah Brown and Solana Manor will each receive $25,000 per year, renewable throughout their four years of college.

Congratulations and best of luck as you head to Clemson University and University of South Carolina Upstate! 🎓

Read more about the scholarship award here: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/coastal-community-foundation-awards-its-largest-scholarship-to-two-hampton-county-graduates/

05/28/2026

You only have a few days left to apply for our open grant cycle! The deadline for all applications is coming up on June 1.

Most of these opportunities are based on the counties a nonprofit organization serves. Swipe to see which grants are available to the Four County region of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper, and the Tri-Counties of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.

Also open this grant cycle is the application for the Boeing Interfaith Fund, which supports the work done by outreach ministries. To apply, the ministry must be a registered charity with the state of South Carolina.

Apply here: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grantee-login/

**Grant Update** The Realtors Housing Opportunities Fund (RHOF) will now *only* accept applications during the winter grant cycle.

05/26/2026

We are excited to announce Dr. Raj Chetty as the featured speaker for the 2026 Ambassadors of Philanthropy event!

A Harvard professor and MacArthur Genius, Dr. Chetty has spent his career developing scalable, data-driven solutions for communities across America to expand opportunity and achieve sustainable economic growth. He will share concrete solutions customized for the Lowcountry region to spark tangible change for generations to come.

We invite you to join us for this presentation that audiences have described as "life changing," so we can all discover new tactics to work together for lasting progress and economic change.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. to be a part of the conversation. Tickets will go on sale in June and are expected to sell quickly.

Ambassadors of Philanthropy brings thought leaders to the region to educate and inspire donors and nonprofits, and reframe the way we think about charitable giving strategies. It's an evening dedicated to generosity, impact, and community. This CCF signature event is back for its second year to spark ideas for community change.

The 2026 Malcolm D. Haven Award for Selfless Community Giving will also be presented at the event.

05/21/2026

Applications are open NOW for the Lowcountry Scholarship for Nontraditional Students.

This scholarship opportunity is for returning learners who are attending a technical college. Students in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties who are ineligible for state, federal, and local financial aid are invited to apply.

**The deadline is JUNE 1.**

Learn more and apply here: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/lowcountry-scholarship-for-nontraditional-students/

05/19/2026

Charleston Symphony provides music education to thousands of children in the Tri-County region thanks to support of CCF competitive grants and the generosity of our fundholders.

Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) recently hosted the annual Young People's Concert at the Gaillard Center. Over the course of two days, close to 3,000 elementary school students participated in an in-depth music exploration and performance.

At the start of the school year, CSO invites music teachers to a professional development workshop where they receive curriculum to implement in the classroom throughout the year. They work with their students to perform the piece through song, dance, and instruments like the recorder or ukulele. Then they all come together at the Gaillard Center to play with the pros in the orchestra!

Thanks to field trips like this, and the visits from the Orchestra's world-class musicians in Lowcountry classrooms, CSO is removing financial and geographic barriers and increasing arts access for all students in the region.

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Katelyn Chapman, 2026 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year!

A former art professor, Chapman recently left her teaching position to pursue an art career full time.

She is an oil painter who focuses on the American South’s rural working class. Her still life paintings draw from a rich history and provide perspectives on larger societal issues. She paints in life-size ratios that provide a heightened sense of intimacy and realism for the viewer and allow her audience to be an active participant in the scenes before them.

Read more about the award and Chapman's work here: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/katelyn-chapman-awarded-2026-griffith-reyburn-lowcountry-artist-of-the-year-2/

05/07/2026

“This is about creating space for thoughtful next steps and preserving the opportunity for a community-centered outcome that honors the history, culture, and character of this special place while supporting economic growth on St. Helena Island.”

A close to 10 acre property on St. Helena Island is now preserved for community use.
Read more about the project below, and come be a part of the conversation about the future of the land on May 18 at 5:30 PM at the St. Helena Library.

Open Land Trust has secured a 10-acre property on St. Helena Island, with support of a $600,000 investment from Coastal Community Foundation and a $1 million grant from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.

05/04/2026

We are now accepting applications for our regional grant cycle!

Most of these opportunities are based on the counties a nonprofit organization serves. Swipe to see which grants are available to the Four County region of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper, and the Tri-Counties of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.

Also open this grant cycle is the application for the Boeing Interfaith Fund, which supports the work done by outreach ministries. To apply, the ministry must be a registered charity with the state of South Carolina.

The deadline for all applications is June 1! Apply here: https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grantee-login/